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Going online, Chapter, Using the online toolbar – Rockwell Automation GMLC Reference Manual User Manual

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Publication GMLC-5.2 - November 1999

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Going Online

You can build and edit your diagram, create variables, and test program
syntax without being online with your controller, but you must go online
to test the logic of your program. Also, certain Axis Use options are only
available when you are online.

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures for going online. The
topics in this chapter are:

Using the online toolbar

Accessing your controller

Translating a diagram to a program and downloading

Choosing the information view mode

Running a program

Monitoring program flow

Monitoring variable, I/O, and general watch status

Send commands directly to the motion controller

Upload options

Using the Online Toolbar

The online toolbar buttons, like their menu command counterparts, enable
you to communicate with the motion controller. You use these commands
to translate diagrams to programs that are downloaded and executed.